Control of Phytophthora on Black Pepper Using Trichoderma

The efficacy of Trichoderma strains from UPLB Biotech and BPI were tested at 8P'S AGRI FARM in Janiuay Iloilo. The preliminary results of Trichoderma against Phytophora of black pepper from UPLB Biotech courtesy of Dr. Joy Zarate shown promising growth stand compared to control check. We are on the process of testing the strains from BPI Crop Pest Management Division in this coming May. Trichoderma harzianum can also be obtained from the DA Regional Crop Protection Centers and other laboratories. More information on the subject matter will be posted in this blog.